Cheapest grocery store in Knoxville, TN this week

Sale prices from this week's weekly ads at 9 chains in Knoxville, TN, compared item by item. Per-pound prices are compared only with per-pound prices; where the ad gives a size, the per-unit price (per lb, oz, fl oz or count) is shown under the price.

Region: All of Tennessee · Nashville, TN · New South Memphis, TN · Knoxville, TN · Chattanooga, TN · Jackson, TN · Johnson City, TN

Which store wins this week

Food Lion has the lowest sale price on the most staples this week (7 of 25 where two or more stores have one on sale), then Kroger (7), FoodCity (5), Publix (2).

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This week's ads in Knoxville, TN

Staples: the cheapest sale price at each store

StapleCheapestPriceNext cheapest
Whole turkeyFood Lion$0.39/lb Kroger $0.58/lb
Turkey breastFood Lion$1.99/lb –
Ham (spiral or bone-in)Kroger$1.99/lb Publix $2.59/lb
Chicken thighs or drumsticksKroger$0.99/lb –
Ground beefKroger$4.99/lb Food Lion $5.79/lb
SteakFood Lion$7.99/lb Publix $13.99/lb
Pork chopsFood Lion$3.49/lb –
Pork loin or roastPublix$4.99/lb –
BaconFood Lion$3.49 Kroger $3.99
SalmonPublix$10.99/lb –
ShrimpPublix$7.99/lb Sprouts Farmers Market $11.99/lb
EggsKroger$4.99 Sprouts Farmers Market $4.99
MilkALDI$2.65 Food Lion $4.00
ButterFood Lion$1.99 ALDI $1.99
Cheese (block or shredded)Kroger$1.29 ALDI $1.59
YogurtPublix$1.25 Food Lion $2.00
Sandwich breadSprouts Farmers Market$10.00 –
CoffeeFood Lion$5.99 FoodCity $6.49
CerealFoodCity$1.99 ALDI $2.49
PastaKroger$0.99 FoodCity $1.25
RiceFood Lion$1.00 –
Orange juiceFood Lion$3.49 Kroger $3.99
Soda or seltzerALDI$1.85 Kroger $3.99
ApplesFoodCity$1.99 Publix $3.99
PotatoesFoodCity$1.19 Publix $3.99
Sweet potatoes or yamsFoodCity$2.69 Kroger $3.50
OnionsFoodCity$1.29 Food Lion $3.99
CarrotsKroger$1.99 Publix $2.49
BroccoliEarth Fare$3.99/lb –
StrawberriesALDI$2.03 –
GrapesFood Lion$1.49 Kroger $4.99
Cranberry sauceKroger$1.79 FoodCity $1.79
Stuffing mixWalmart$1.48 FoodCity $1.49
PieEarth Fare$4.29 FoodCity $5.00

Whole turkey (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionFrozen Turkey 10 Lbs. or Larger Grade A - Select Varieties HOT SALE!!! YOU SAVE $2.40 LB$0.39/lb11-17
KrogerKroger Turkey Frozen, Grade A$0.58/lb11-17
PublixPublix Whole Young Turkey† 10 to 24-lb, USDA Grade A, Frozen, No Further Processing SAVE UP TO $2.70 LB$0.59/lb11-17
FoodCityBUTTERBALL TURKEY$0.96/lb11-17

Turkey breast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionFrozen Turkey Breast Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$1.99/lb11-17

Ham (spiral or bone-in) (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger Spiral Ham Bone-In or Cook's Porton Ham$1.99/lb11-17
PublixWhole Ham$2.59/lb11-17
Food LionTaste of Inspirations Half Spiral Ham HOT SALE!!!$3.99/lb11-17

Chicken thighs or drumsticks (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerPerdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs or Wings, $1.99 lb; Bone-In, No Antibiotics Ever$0.99/lb11-17

Ground beef (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger 80% Lean Ground Beef Sold in a 3 lb Package for $14.97. Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, 1 lb, $5.99.$4.99/lb11-17
Food Lion80% Lean Fresh Ground Chuck Ground Fresh Daily HOT SALE!!!$5.79/lb11-17
PublixLean Ground Beef† 7% Fat, Publix Beef, USDA Inspected, Less Than 3 lbs pkg. SAVE UP TO $4.29 LB$6.99/lb11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketGoodness Grazecious Grass-Fed Organic 85% Lean Ground Beef 48 oz. Value pack.$8.99/lb11-17

Steak (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionCubed Steak Beef HOT SALE!!!$7.99/lb11-17
PublixPorterhouse or T-Bone Steaks† Publix USDA Choice Beef SAVE UP TO $3.30 LB$13.99/lb11-17

Pork chops (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionPork Chops Assorted, Bone-In HOT SALE!!!$3.49/lb11-17

Pork loin or roast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
PublixPublix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin Boneless SAVE UP TO $2.00 LB$4.99/lb11-17

Bacon

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionFood Lion Fully Cooked Bacon 2.1 Oz. Pkg. - Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$3.49
$1.66/oz
11-17
KrogerSmithfield Bacon Select Varieties, 12-16 oz$3.9911-17
ALDIAppleton Farms Black Forest Bacon 12 oz$4.29
$0.36/oz
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FoodCityHormel Black Label Bacon Selected Varieties, 12 Oz.$4.99
$0.42/oz
11-17

Salmon (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
PublixSalmon Fillets Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed SAVE UP TO $1.42 LB$10.99/lb11-17

Shrimp (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
PublixWhite Shrimp Large, 31 to 35 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen SAVE UP TO $4.00 LB$7.99/lb11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketWild Pat Wild-Caught Peeled & Deveined Raw Red Argentine Shrimp 30/40 ct. Previously frozen. Also sold in a 1 lb. frozen bag.$11.99/lb11-17

Eggs

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Kroger24 ct Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs Large, Grade A or Ghirardelli Cookies. 6.35 oz; Select Varieties$4.99
$0.79/oz
11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketSprouts Organic or Vital Farms Pasture Raised Eggs Large, brown, grade A, 12 ct.$4.99
$0.42/ct
11-17
Food LionNellie's Free Range Brown Eggs 12 Ct. Large HOT SALE!!!$4.99
$0.42/ct
11-17
Earth FareThe Happy Egg Co Heritage Eggs 8 OZ SAVE $1.30$7.99
$1.00/oz
11-17

Milk

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIKnoppers Crispy Milk Hazelnut Wafers - 5 Pack 4.4 oz everyday price$2.65
$1.93/lb
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Food LionPromised Land Milk 48 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$4.00
$1.33/lb
11-17

Butter

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionRed Barn Butter 8 Oz. HOT SALE!!!$1.99
$0.25/oz
11-17
ALDICountryside Creamery Salted Butter Quarters 16 oz$1.99
$1.99/lb
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KrogerLand O Lakes Butter 16 oz or French's Crispy Fried Onions, 6 oz; Select Varieties$2.99
$2.99/lb
11-17
Earth FareOrganic Valley Butter 8 OZ SAVE $1.20$4.79
$0.60/oz
11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketNancy's Organic Butter Select varieties, 8 oz.$4.99
$0.62/oz
11-17
PublixHu Chocolate Cashew Butter Bar Or Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Bar or Dark Chocolate Salty Bar, 2.1-oz bar SAVE UP TO $1.98 ON 2$8.0011-17

Cheese (block or shredded)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger Cheese Select Varieties, 6-8 oz$1.2911-17
ALDIPriano Premium Ricotta & Cheese Tortelloni with Real Cheese 8.8 oz$1.59
$0.18/oz
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PublixPrésident Triple Crème Brie Cheese† Located in the Deli Specialty Cheese Section, 4-oz pkg. SAVE UP TO $1.00$2.9911-17
Food LionCabot Cheese Bar 8 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$2.99
$0.37/oz
11-17
FoodCityFood Club American Cheese Product 32 Oz.$5.49
$2.75/lb
11-17

Yogurt

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
PublixFage Greek Strained Yogurt 5.3-oz cup$1.2511-17
Food LionDannon Light & Fit Yogurt 4 Pack Select Varieies HOT SALE!!!$2.00
$0.50/ct
11-17
Earth FarePaintersland Sisters YOGURT 5.3 OZ., SELECT VARIETIES SAVE $.98 ON 2$2.50
$0.47/oz
11-17
ALDIFriendly Farms Lowfat 2g Sugar Vanilla Greek Yogurt - 4 Pack 5.3 oz$3.69
$51.97/oz
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Sandwich bread

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Sprouts Farmers MarketSprouts Organic Take & Bake Bread Select varieties, 14 oz.$10.00
$0.71/oz
11-17

Coffee

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionMaxwell House Coffee 10 Ct. K-Cups or 9.9-11.5 Oz. Cans Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$5.9911-17
FoodCityMaxwell House Coffee Selected Varieties 9.9-11.5 Oz. ValuCard Price 7.49 Buy 5, Save $5 Discount$6.4911-17
Earth FareGroundwork Coffee Whole Bean Coffee 10 OZ SAVE $3.50$15.99
$1.60/oz
11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketGroundwork Organic Whole Bean Coffee Select varieties, 12 oz.$16.99
$1.42/oz
11-17
CostcoCrafted Classics Coffee K-Cup Pod Variety Pack, 72ct K-Cup Pods $10 manufacturer's savings is valid 10/19/26 through 11/15/26. While supplies last. • Variety Pack of Exceptional Coffee FEATURED SAVINGS$32.99
$0.46/ct
11-15

Cereal

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
FoodCityChex Cereal Selected Varieties 12-14 Oz. Buy 5, Save $5 Discount$1.9911-17
ALDIMillville Berry Kids Krunch Cereal 13 oz$2.49
$0.19/oz
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KrogerKellogg's Giant Size Cereal 19.2-29.5 oz or Special K Granola, 11 oz; Select Varieties$3.9911-17
Food LionPost Pebbles or Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal 13.5-15 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$4.0011-17

Pasta

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger Pasta 12-16 oz or Chef Boyardee, 14.5-15 oz; Select Varieties mix and match 5 or more participating items and pay 99¢ each!$0.9911-17
FoodCityFood Club Pasta Selected Varieties 12-16 Oz.$1.2511-17
Food LionMueller's Pasta 12-16 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$1.3911-17
ALDIReggano Family Size Angel Hair Pasta 32 oz$1.89
$0.94/lb
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Rice

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionZatarain's Rice 6.3-6.9 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$1.0011-17

Orange juice

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionTropicana Premium Orange Juice 46 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$3.49
$1.21/lb
11-17
KrogerSimply Orange Juice Select Varieties, 46 fl oz$3.99
$0.09/fl oz
11-17
PublixFlorida's Natural 100% Premium Orange Juice Or Grapefruit Juice, 52-oz ctn. SAVE UP TO $2.98 ON 2$7.0011-17

Soda or seltzer

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIPoppi Raspberry Rose Flavor Soda Can, 12 fl oz 12 fl oz$1.85
$0.15/fl oz
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KrogerCoca-Cola, Pepsi or Sun Drop 6-Pack, 16.9 fl oz Bottles or DiGiorno Pizza, 14.14-30.3 oz; Select Varieties$3.9911-17
Food LionPepsi Products 2 Liter Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$5.00
$0.07/fl oz
11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketPoppi Prebiotic Soda Select varieties, 4 pk., 12 fl. oz.$5.99
$0.12/fl oz
11-17
FoodCityCoca-Cola Products 8 Pk., 12 Oz. Btls. Buy 2 SAVE MORE$6.00
$1.00/lb
11-17
CostcoPoppi Soda, Juicy Hits Variety Pack, 12 fl oz, 18-count $5 savings is valid 10/19/26 through 11/15/26. While supplies last. • 6 - Strawberry Lemon • 6 - Cherry Limeade • 6 - Ra FEATURED SAVINGS$14.99
$1.25/fl oz
11-15
Publix12-Pack Truly Hard Seltzer Berry, Lemonade, Punch, or Unruly, 12-oz can$19.9911-17

Apples

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
FoodCityHoneycrisp Apples Super Sweet, Per Lb.$1.9911-17
PublixSweetango Apples Crisp and Flavorful, 2-lb bag SAVE UP TO $2.00$3.9911-17
Food LionNature's Promise Organic Gala Apples 2 Lb. Bag$3.99
$2.00/lb
11-17
KrogerKroger Gala, Granny Smith or Pink Lady Apples 5 lb Bag$5.00
$1.00/lb
11-17
WalmartApple AirPods 4$89.0011-17

Potatoes

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
FoodCityBetty Crocker Potatoes 4 Oz. Selected Varieties Buy 5, Save $5 Discount$1.19
$0.30/oz
11-17
PublixMicrowavable Potato Tray† Herb or Garlic Season, 16-oz cont. SAVE UP TO $1.00$3.9911-17
Food LionFood Lion Russet Potatoes 5 Lb. Bag HOT SALE!!!$5.00
$1.00/lb
11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketOrganic Russet or Gold Potatoes Product of Canada Just $1 per pound!$8.0011-17

Sweet potatoes or yams

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
FoodCityFood Club Cut Yams In Light Syrup 40 Oz. Buy 5, Save $5 Discount$2.69
$1.08/lb
11-17
KrogerBruce's Yams 40 oz$3.50
$1.40/lb
11-17

Onions

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
FoodCitySweet Onions Loose, Per Lb.$1.2911-17
Food LionOrganic Sweet Onions 3 Lb. Bag HOT SALE!!!$3.99
$1.33/lb
11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketOrganic Yellow Onions or Asparagus 5 lb. Bag or 1 lb.$5.00
$1.00/lb
11-17

Carrots

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger Carrots Select Varieties, 10-16 oz$1.9911-17
PublixGreenWise Organic Baby Cut Carrots 16-oz bag$2.4911-17

Broccoli (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Earth FareBroccoli Crowns SAVE $1/LB$3.99/lb11-17

Strawberries

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIMillville Strawberry Toaster Tarts, 12 ct 20.3 oz$2.03
$0.13/lb
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Grapes

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionGreen Seedless Grapes HOT SALE!!!$1.4911-17
KrogerKroger Seedless Grapes Select Varieties, 3 lb Package$4.99
$1.66/lb
11-17

Cranberry sauce

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger Cranberry Sauce Select Varieties, 14 oz$1.79
$0.13/oz
11-17
FoodCityFood Club Cranberry Sauce Selected Varieties 14 Oz.$1.79
$0.13/oz
11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketSprouts Organic Canned Cranberry Sauce or Pumpkin Select varieties, 14 or 15 oz.$5.00
$0.33/oz
11-17

Stuffing mix

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
WalmartStove Top Stuffing Mix, 1 Box, for Dinner Sides and Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey, 6 oz$1.48
$0.25/oz
11-17
FoodCityStove Top Stuffing Mix Selected Varieties 6 Oz. Buy 5, Save $5 Discount, -$1.00$1.49
$0.25/oz
11-17
ALDIStove Top Chicken Stuffing Mix 6 oz$1.50
$0.25/oz
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KrogerStove Top Stuffing 6 oz or Heinz Gravy, 12 oz; Select Varieties$2.00
$0.33/oz
11-17
PublixKraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix 6-oz box SAVE UP TO $1.98 ON 2$4.0011-17
Food LionKraft Stove Top Stuffing 6 Oz. Select Varieties$4.00
$0.67/oz
11-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketSprouts Organic Herb Seasoned Stuffing 10 oz.$4.49
$0.45/oz
11-17
CostcoBacon-Wrapped Turducken Roast w/ Italian Sausage Stuffing, 7 lb Total $35 manufacturer's savings is valid 11/01/26 through 11/30/26. While supplies last. • Turducken Roast w/ Stuffing • 7 l FEATURED SAVINGS$135
$19.28/lb
11-15

Pie

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Earth FareFrontier Co Op Pumpkin Pie Spice 1.92 OZ SAVE $2.70$4.29
$2.23/oz
11-17
FoodCityFrito-Lay Multipacks (8-12 Ct.), Mrs. Smith's Pie (24-37 Oz.) or Edwards Pie 24-37 Oz. Selected Varieties$5.0011-17
KrogerMarie Callender's Pie 25-42 oz or Dolly Parton's Cheesecake, 24 oz; Select Varieties$5.4911-17
PublixPumpkin Pie† Or Sweet Potato Pie, From the Publix Bakery, 22-oz pkg. SAVE UP TO $1.00$5.9911-17
Food LionHershey's or Smucker's Pies 21.5-33 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$7.9911-17
Sprouts Farmers MarketSprouts Purple Sweet Potato Pie 8 in. Everyday low price$9.9911-17

How this works

We read each chain's current weekly ad in Knoxville, TN and match the sale items to common staples. A price is the advertised sale price; multi-buy deals (2 for $5) are shown per item, and some need the store's loyalty card. BJ's and Trader Joe's prices come from their online catalogs and have no end date; Trader Joe's prices are everyday prices, not sales. Each row shows the cheapest matching item at that store, so sizes and brands differ: check the item name. Prices can vary by store within a chain.

Ads checked 2026-11-15: ALDI (prices as of 11-15), Costco (11-09 to 11-15), Earth Fare (11-11 to 11-17), Food Lion (11-11 to 11-17), FoodCity (11-11 to 11-17), Kroger (11-11 to 11-17), Publix (11-11 to 11-17), Sprouts Farmers Market (11-11 to 11-17), Walmart (11-11 to 11-17).

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